Ancient mysteries

Explores the long history of tattooing, describing the reasons it has been done in cultures around the world, from rites of passage to slave branding, and showcases the work of some acclaimed tattoo artists, discussing the meaning of tattoos to people in the modern age.

"Explore the science being used to solve Pompeii's greatest mysteries, including how the city's people lived and died."--Back cover.

"Looks at the myths, history, a science surrounding the Great Wall of China."--Back cover.

Looks at "the myths, science, and technology surrounding the creation and exploration of the Egyptian pyramids."--Back cover.

Looks at "the myths and theories surrounding Easter Island, as well as the science researchers are using to learn more."--Back cover.

"This book explores the ancient city of Machu Picchu and the mysteries and myths surrounding its development, abandonment, and later discovery"--Provided by publisher.

"Stonehenge is a circle of huge rocks in England that's been there for thousands of years. How did it even get there? And what on Earth was it used for?"--Provided by publisher.

Explores theories as to how ancient civilizations were able to create marvels of design and construction such as the pyramids.

Investigates the odyssey of the Viking which took place five hundred years before Columbus by following the route their long boats took from Norway to present-day Newfoundland.